Commonwealth Games 2026 Medal Tally: India won its first gold medal on the fourth day of the Commonwealth Games 2026. As expected, star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu secured this gold. Her victory significantly impacted India's standing in the medal tally.
It was not just that gold medal; the two silver medals India won on the fourth day also played a crucial role. These achievements propelled India to the 8th position in the medal tally of the Commonwealth Games 2026, which features 74 participating nations.
India Wins First Medal in Para-Powerlifting
In the initial three days of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, India had secured only one medal. India's Jhandu Kumar won this medal a bronze in para-powerlifting.
He won the medal in the men's heavyweight category. With that single medal, India held the 9th position for the first three days. However, on the fourth day, India won three consecutive medals in weightlifting.
Three Medals Won in Weightlifting, Including One Gold
Weightlifter Rishikanta Singh won a silver medal for India in the men's 60kg category. In the women's 48kg category, weightlifter Mirabai Chanu secured the country's first gold medal of the 23rd Commonwealth Games. Additionally, Indian weightlifter M. Raja won a silver medal in the men's 65kg category.
1 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze: India Ranks 8th
India has won a total of four medals so far at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, comprising one gold, two silver, and one bronze. With these four medals, India has climbed one spot in the medal tally to secure the 8th position.
